Task Force 72 Scale Model Ship Association Inc.

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Date:

Thursday, 29 May 2008

Time:

02:03

Comments

Roy (aka Maoski) Matillano,
What's up with the radio silence?
Exocet hit you broadside?
Nice models, by the way.
Paulski

Date:

Monday, 24 March 2008

Time:

18:32

Comments

Hi
This is a great club with great models I am a model maker from India and this club motivated me to start my own club in india i wish if this could be done on a country level.
Satish Saini

Date:

Friday, 7 December 2007

Time:

06:52

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Thanks to all TF guys, like Russell French, for the excellent weekend at Wentworth, and I have to admire the "museum" quality models at anchor. Next time I want to see a fleet excercise. Difficult. (Ive tried it, it's like herding cats).
Here's my small 1/72 contribution, HMS Intrepid, model built 1993, and since then has been on display at a tourist site in Auckland. Model has a ballast railway track, to shift weight aft, to enable docking down, and allow 4 RC LCTs to swim away. Present owner wants to sell Intrepid.
dick hopper.
(photo will be placed in Regatta Post Mission Review shortly)

Date:

Tuesday, 11 September 2007

Time:

12:59

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Task Force 72..
I was wondering when your Next Southern Highlands Meeting was going to be..
I remember Driving through Moss Vale and seeing the Boats on the Dam.. but didnt get time to stop..
I have an Interest in RC Boats and live in Moss Vale..
So If at all possible can you please notify me of your Next meet as I would love to attend and watch (and Can get more people to spectate)
thanks
David Brogan

Date:

Friday, 28 August 2007

Time:

07:37

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Hi Fellas,
I'm in blighty (Bradford, Yorkshire, England).
Can't find a web link to 'Task Force 72 UK'
Any offers?
Ian (Young Jumper) Collins

Date:

Friday, 24 August 2007

Time:

12:13

Comments

Hi there
was just on your great web site
what a beautiful group of model ships and boats!
l`m afraid l`m not in the same class as those boy`s ):
l biult the HMCS `Haida` and the USS `Gudgeon` SS 211 submarine as a surface boat only
you guy`s should be very proud of work like that , all the best and safe sailing
saranora don near Ontario Canada

Date:

Monday, 9 July 2007

Time:

10:43

Comments

Hi
I would like to get in contact with someone in Canberra from TF72. I am interested in making a model of vendetta (1977 era).
Regards Phillip
ex LSRP
(contact TaskForce for Phillip's phone number)

Date:

Tuesday, 12 June 2007

Time:

00:39

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Hi all!

I've just seen the photos of Dave Batagol's Collins Class Submarine and I'm amazed at the details of this awesome model. I'd love to know how to get involved and build one of my own, where and how do I start??

Keep up the awesome work!

Brett Campany

Date:

Tuesday, 5 June 2007

Time:

23:26

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Ahoy, mates:
I wish to contact Mr. Alan T. Senior, possibly of Scotland. He built a large RC model of the type 14 frigate HMS Keppel. I am curious whether he has drawings for this design or knows of a source for drawings of it.
Regards,
Michael Potter

Date:

Monday, 16 April 2007

Time:

21:49

Comments

Hi, from Kiwi 1/48 fleet owner. My admiration for your huge following and excellent models.

Here are a few pics. of my 1955 cruiser Royalist, sailing with 2007 Anzac Te Mana, Te Mana at flank speed, and fleet alongside including Taranaki, and Canterbury. Full-size Canterbury about to become diving wreck Bay of Islands, Northland. Only one other 1/48 guy, Brian Henman, owns Waikato, nearest camera.
cheers
dick hopper.
PS Royalist weighs 50kgs. Known locally as HMNZS Hernia.

Date:

Wednesday, 3 March 2007

Time:

11:11

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I have spent the last several hours on this site, I think that I saw just about every photo that has been posted. I gleaned some very interesting photos.
Your task force has to be given many kudos,
Thank you all, its been a pleasure.

I would like to contact John Konda, if that's ok, I'm planning my next winters project, Krivak 3 or maybe krivak 2.

I live in western Canada our winters are long and cold
Once again many thanks Pat.

Date:

Wednesday, 6 December 2006

Time:

11:09

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Hi,
My name is Len Kool, and I was browsing the web looking for photos of HMCS Annapolis, and found the picture of the model by Geoff Eastwood. I served aboard the Annapolis from 1968 to 1970, and I've been looking for pictures everywhere. This model is beautiful, Geoff did a wonderful job! Geoff, if you read this, do you have any photos you could let me copy? Keep up the great work, and thanks to you and this site for making my day, and bringing back a lot of memories.

Date:

Saturday, 3 February 2007

Time:

15:02

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Hi there , real nice site , great looking scale ship`s , a treat to see , l biuld ww 11 scale war ships , a Canadian ww 11 destroyer and just finishing the USS `Gudgeon` SS11 a surface running ww 11 submarine , both are six feet and twin powered electric motor`s , l`ll be soon laying the keel for a six foot USS `Arizona` all the ships are scratch biult ,would love to hear from any one biulding the Arizona , keep up the nice site , take care all the best , saranora dnear

Date:

Tuesday, 14 November 2006

Time:

19:37

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the model boats are unbelievable, absolute credit to all the people who made them.
Can't wait until the model ships and boats are on show at wentworth falls lake in a couple of weeks time. see you all there.

Date:

Wednesday, 28 June 2006

Time:

12:19

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Enjoyed going through the web page.
I have been sitting on Matchbox Flower class for a few years now (15) and I have almost decided to build it as an RNZN version but have not found all the info I require. Any way keep up the good work and I may see you at ADFA
Simon Crotty

Date:

Friday, 12 May 2006

Time:

02:30

Comments

Your site is an inspiration, I have been a military modeller in 1/72 scale for many years and have often thought it would be nice to try something a little larger than the Airfix Vosper patrol boat, I would love to tackle a Type 21 or River Class Patrol Boat, but the selection of semi kits in this scale seem limited, some Type 42’s and 22’s, I am reluctant to switch to 1/96 scale, for which there seems to be almost limitless choice, and would like to pick your brains as to where it is possible to find fittings etc for modern navel subjects, any help would be very welcome.
Regards, Mike

Date:

Thursday, 22 June 2006

Time:

12:38

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Hi guys
Great web page the ships are incredible I was put on the web page by help full motorist on the Bruce highway last week end "thanks Cameron"
If all your members are half as nice as this fella you must have a great club.
Stuart Dows

Date:

Friday, 12 May 2006

Time:

02:30

Comments

Your site is an inspiration, I have been a military modeller in 1/72 scale for many years and have often thought it would be nice to try something a little larger than the Airfix Vosper patrol boat, I would love to tackle a Type 21 or River Class Patrol Boat, but the selection of semi kits in this scale seem limited, some Type 42’s and 22’s, I am reluctant to switch to 1/96 scale, for which there seems to be almost limitless choice, and would like to pick your brains as to where it is possible to find fittings etc for modern navel subjects, any help would be very welcome.
Regards, Mike

Date:

Friday, 10 March 2006

Time:

17:06

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Well what a lovely collection of marine modeling… I really admire the perserverance and patience which goes into these works of art. Well done to all, and in particular Ron Debreuys.
Ken Perrin

Date:

Sunday, 15 January 2006

Time:

01:46

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The 2006 is the 100th anniversary of the Russian Submarine forces. This agrees with the 43rd International Submarine Association Convention in Moscow and St.Petersburg in May 2006. This event will assemble a lot of submariners from all over the World. We invite all submariners and those who are interesting with submarine service to join us. Details are on www.submarinersclub.narod.ru Also we're going to arrange submodelers' meeting in St.Petersburg

Date:

Tuesday, 2 August 2005

Time:

06:46

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Hi guys.
I have the curator of Blake Hall Museum, Ongar, Essex here with me in (England). What he doesn't know about the Royal Navy you can put in a matchbox. We would just like to compliment the guy who built the Cruiser HMAS Perth. We have similar size models over here of HMS Exeter, and HMS Encounter who fought with the Perth in the Battle of Java Sea. A lot of good men lost, your models are a fine tribute to their service and loss.
Trevor Williams and Rod Aspinell.

Date:

Sunday, 19 June 2005

Time:

13:05

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Greetings Taskforce! after staring longingly at your site for the umpteenth time have got off my butt to contact you. am intending to become member asap. after reading all the comments in the guestbook, it seems you have an expanding organisation going. the photographs of the fleet at anchor are simply stunning.I am a longtime ship modeller in the very itsy bitsy scales, but recently started on 72 scale corvette and I think I am hooked. visited vampire in sydney and castlemaine in melbourne. Seeking plans for both. I have extensive workshop and engineering facilities but no space (yet). If anybody likeminded in melbourne would like to, I am contactable on 0432 408 007 Regards, Doug Hall.

Date:

Saturday, 02 April 2005

Time:

02:39:12

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I did not get to see all on the sight but i think its great will be back soon. C. Andrewson I am frome Stratford Ct. U.S.A. charlesandrewson@sbcglobal.net

Date:

Monday, 07 March 2005

Time:

00:31:23

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Excellent site. Much improved since I last saw a TF72 website. Though they probably know will pass on link to the guys at gunplot.

BZ Guys

Craig Lynch Brisbane.

Date:

Thursday, 03 February 2005

Time:

06:19:00

Comments

Glad I found your site.

Nice to know I'm not the only nutter with the idea of recreating a ship at 1:72

I've been contemplating a Melbourne II for some time and have secured some blueprints that I'm transposing to CAD.

Would love to chat with Kerry about his Melbourne.

My contact is ramjet_64@hotmail.com.

Regards, Dave B.

Date:

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Time:

20:45:10

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Hi to all,

This message is specially meant for Ron with his magnificent "HMS-FEARLESS".

Ron please contact me on my backup e-mail, wich is : ae@email.lu

My server with e-mail addres: aek@mailiens.com broke down.

Thanks for letting me put this message.

Yours friendly,

Andy Keller

Date:

Saturday, 22 January 2005

Time:

20:48:25

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hi i like your site very interresting.i havea ton class boathalf built.also a container ship half built both to no set size but hope to have them compleat some time.ken little chch nz.

Date:

Sunday, 09 January 2005

Time:

17:14:44

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Hi, fantastic site with some great pics of your models, though would have liked to see more info on particular models. Im building a 1/72 scale model my self of H.M.A.S. Vampire after her modernisation refit, though still as she was when part of the second destroyer squadron and not as a training ship. If anyone is building or has built this ship or any of her sisters, i would love to hear some tips and photo's. At present i have completed the model up to the basic superstructure. Now comes the fun bit with all the detailing. Also i live in perth and am a member of one of the four marine modelling clubs here in the west, though am dissapointed with the focus of these clubs. Is there any suggestion of having a task force 72 fleet base west??

Well if anyone can help me out with my vampire or would like to see some pics of her, please contact me via email on 'feltcher_8@hotmail.com' cheers And thanks again for producing such a great site, especially since its from us here in the land of oz.

Date:

Monday, 27 December 2004

Time:

05:55:08

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real nice web site -good info. to be had -take care --keep up the good work ):-don near Ontario Can.-

Date:

Tuesday, 07 December 2004

Time:

09:17:59

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Would any members have any models they would be interested in selling. Must be running, reliable and in good condition. Will consider any offers. good money paid for your second-hand ship. Must include stats, history and photo(s) please. This is a genuine buyer. email michelleponchard@hotmail.com

Thanks

Date:

Saturday, 04 December 2004

Time:

23:42:59

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Thanks for the excellent NSW Regatta shots. I just recently sent my application your way, and I'm looking forward to becoming a member!

Read in your page that Task Force 72 DOES have some members from the U.S. (I live in Ohio, by the way) but that as of yet, no actual U.S. chapter exists. maybe we can change that. Meanwhile, perhaps in the time it takes me to complete my 1/72 scale U.S.S. Intrepid (CVS-11), I can (hopefully) save enough money to take the trip out to New South Wales for the annual meet!

Thanks, and keep-up the great work!

John

astrosurfer63@woh.rr.com

Date:

Tuesday, 23 November 2004

Time:

21:24:11

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Hi Task Force 72,

Gratiolations, great club you have in Australia. 1/72 is indeed a beautiful scale.

I am Interested in Ron's magnificent HMS INTREPID

The reason why I first leave a message in your comments is because I am not a spam advertisment.

Please contact me on my E-mail: aek@mailiens.com for negotiations.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Keller

Date:

Tuesday, 16 November 2004

Time:

06:45:34

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Gidday mate,

I am planning for a Arleigh Burke Flight IIA in 1/96 and found your website. You guys' work are amazing. I hope I could be one of your association's member as you are a one big family. I wish there is a similar association or club in Hong Kong.

By the way, is there anyone here, who is building or have built a Flight I or Flight IIA, would like to tell me a bit of your experience. I am alone here and there is no one I could talk to, I meant on building a ship model. Thanks for your time. My email is kwok-leung_chan@wsd.gov.hk

Once again, a great website.

Douglas

Date:

Wednesday, 20 October 2004

Time:

23:33:01

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Bloody Fantastic

Date:

Monday, 11 October 2004

Time:

14:33:22

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Hi,TF72

great job!!! i´m just collecting pictures and material about the Ticonderoga-Class-Cruiser CG-73, Port Royal and like to rebuild it in 1/72. is there somewhere a GFC-Hull available???? Where to buy drawings/propeller,shaft´s???? calling from germany....

Thank´s for your help.

Best regards

matthias.klingspohn@freenet.de

Date:

Monday, 27 September 2004

Time:

16:09:44

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I am trying to reach APS models, I was reffered to them by Russ French who said I could reach them here. This is regarding what they offer in DDG-2 class, 1:72 scale.I do not see a website or any other contact info for them, can someone help? Thanks Rolf strom, rhsnake@earthlink.net

Date:

Saturday, 25 September 2004

Time:

06:59:00

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This is the first time I have logged on, and am amazed at the great display of models on the website!I am green with envy, and would like to be able to emulate some of the results being obtained.I served on Tribal Class Destroyers during WW2 as well as a couple of Aust. made Corvettes. Colin Robinson E-mail: Bataan@optusnet.com.au

Date:

Wednesday, 15 September 2004

Time:

12:31:28

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Hi, my name is Allen, and I'm trying to get back in contact with Jeff from Brisbane. I received the two emails from you, with the pics of your DDG and Swan, and I was going to reply to your second email, but my system crashed, and I had to reformat, loosing your address. Mine is amagray@optusnet.com.au, Thanks!

Date:

Wednesday, 25 August 2004

Time:

01:02:50

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G'day i'm Thomas and i'm after plans for the new ANZAC class frigates. I'd also like the specifications for the motor and radio control system for it. Can i buy any of theswe things from Hobbyco or Bankstown Hobby centre? Thankyou. My E-mail is sgt_thomas85@hotmail.com Thankyu again.

Date:

Sunday, 22 August 2004

Time:

07:09:40

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Hi,

My nam is Allen, I'm currently after plans for H.M.A.S. Hobart DDG 39, if anyone can help it would be most appreicated!! if anyone can help me my email address is amagray@optusnet.com.au Thanks! This a great site and club, and hopfully somthing like this will start here in Vic.

Date:

Friday, 30 July 2004

Time:

12:43:44

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Lovely site, takes me back to the classic Foghorn Leghorn episode in the duck pond, on the Bugs Bunny Show! Seriously though an excellent site, just wish I had the patience to build such magnificent scale vessels! well done! M. Hunter mhunna@optusnet.com.au

Date:

Friday, 16 July 2004

Time:

14:46:10

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Nice site, but for me so frustrating.... There are some fantastic River class models on your site, I was in the RN serving aboard two type 12 Rothesay class frigates. I want to make a 1/72 model of HMS Londonderry but can't find type 12 hulls or plans anywhere on t'internet....... Best wishes from blighty. Anthony Jackson anth.jackson@ntlworld.com

Date:

Friday, 16 July 2004

Time:

07:36:30

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This is the best Modelling web site I've seen. It certainly addresses a wide nationallity of model warships. most American sites only believe that they have the only navy as no foreign ships usually apear (unless they may be of japanese origin (ex WWII). The UK sites do have some of our "colonial ships" but you have them all. I have been constructing (ovet the past 14 years) a 1/96th scale model of HMAS Vendetta, as built 1959. an she is neering completion with the help of some fittings from Wooden Warships' Charles Baxter. He (charles) has convinced me that my next project should be at 1/72nd scale and it will be the HMAS Swan as Built 1969. I am an old ex-RAN sailer and my first ship was Vendetta and my last was the FFG HMAS Adelaide. I have not seen a model warship club here in Western Australia (Perth) although I have come across only 2 model ship clubs, which have some warship components.

Keep up the Good Work

My Name,

Bruce Woods (bwoody@ellenbrook.net)

Date:

Thursday, 03 June 2004

Time:

18:24:56

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Hi, Excellent site. I looked you up hoping to find info on a Charles F. Adams class model. I found an excellent example, Shane Doyle HMS Perth. I served on USS Henry B,. Wilson DDG-7 and would like to begin a model soon. Any Information would be greatly appreciated, rhsnake@earthlink.net, Shane if you read this drop me a note, Rolf Strom

Date:

Sunday, 02 May 2004

Time:

20:12:05

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Congratlations for your web site. It is always a pleasure reading and seeing your fine models. my bother has indicated this site to me, and it was all worth the time looking at it. We hope that in the future we send you some photos of our own models. Chris Paris

Date:

Sunday, 07 March 2004

Time:

00:27:23

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Love to build and love to sail maybe one day i will start to build military versions as your site has triggered something in me to start looking for a new project "thanks" I THINK Dan Hervey Bay QLD

Date:

Sunday, 25 January 2004

Time:

10:39:43

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Fantastic Site!!!

Id love to do ship modelling. I have an interest in Military ship modelling as i have myself spent: 2 yrs Army Cadets 2.5 yrs Naval Cadets 4 Yrs Army Reserve

How can i get more information from you guys..

Roy

Date:

Sunday, 28 December 2003

Time:

14:19:10

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enjoyed my visit to your site and wish to become a member so looking foward to many more interesting visits. As i also am starting of my modeling career again . willu69hubert@msn.com . found out about your site through a freind of your club who knows a member

Date:

Thursday, 11 December 2003

Time:

12:28:54

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10 dec 2003

extremely impressed with Parramatta , i served in her 1967-68 as a radio operator [special] I would love to see a large model of a Daring class destroyer [ pre mid life conversion] jakdun@openaccess.com.au

Date:

Wednesday, 26 November 2003

Time:

02:08:02

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Hello there. I am a Hull Tech in the Canadian Navy. I was impressed by HMCS ANNAPOLIS, she looks as beautiful as the real ship. Thanks for the site, they all are beautiful models. Cheers LS Ted King, HMCS PRESERVER

Date:

Friday, 24 October 2003

Time:

08:37:59

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I am amazed at all your models, obviously a lot of time and love has been lavished on them, especially Geoff Eastwood's Parramatta IIII. I served on her on two occasions and have very fond memories of that time, I am an ex ab signalman serving from 1961 to 1970. All the best and maybe when I slow down I might try my hand too. My email is davecar43@hotmail.com.au. regards david carman Torquay, Victoria.

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Great ships, particularly Geoff Eastwood's Parramatta III model. I am very much looking forward to seeing Jim Campion's Parramatta IV model on this great site.

Keep up the fantastic work guys!

Best wishes Michael Noonan Commander, RAN

Commanding Officer HMAS Parramatta IV

Date:

27 Aug 2003

Time:

12:18:49

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I like your idea, your club. I am from Spain. I live in Madrid, but there are not very good naval models clubs here.

I am building a 1/50 russian corvette Nanuchka III, with "originals" russian plans, etc. in brass and fibre glass, and CAD 3D solutions....

I like very much your Ticonderoga. My next project is a Spanish F100 type frigate (F 101 Alvaro de Bazan), and is very similar.

Valentin Ramirez Prieto Madrid Spain (vramirez@fnmtes)

Date:

15 Jul 2003

Time:

13:22:10

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Hello, I'm writing to you from Tokyo, Japan. Although I'm looking for a radio control boat of US Navy Arliegh Burke class cruiser, there is no kit in Japan. If possible, I would appreciate it if you would provide me any information about manufacturers, kits and potential sales of used ship.

Please feel free contact to my e-mail account, takakiyo@khaki.plala.or.jp.

Best regards,

T.Iwamoto

Date:

06 Jul 2003

Time:

13:53:51

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Would like to contact Cameron Glassford I actually served aboard USS Pogy SSN 647 see: http://www.usspogy647.com Would like to see more about your model version, obtain plans. tomsofl@yahoo.com

Date:

13 May 2003

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06:34:54

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When are we going to see the pictures of the day at Southern Highland wines in April....!!!!!!

Date:

28 Apr 2003

Time:

05:22:49

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pritty cool models.There must be a replica model for every real live SHIP!!!!!!

Date:

22 Apr 2003

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09:03:54

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A good site. It's good to see Australian modellers up there with the best.

Rusell, it's been a long time since you came to FMP for some "guidance", you and your club have done well. Fair winds, Charles Davis ex CPOMTP3 [Mech] (FMP 1986-88)

Date:

12 Apr 2003

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00:33:59

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An excellent website. Once we stop moving I'll be modelling and joining.

regards, Robert Combs

Date:

25 Feb 2003

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04:29:30

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Would like to see a lot more photographs of ship models(particularly Australian) from members of TF72. Regards John Mc Nicol

Date:

18 Feb 2003

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10:02:50

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Well done guys, Look forward to seeing more items at a later date. George Peat [Secretary TF72/UK] gpeat@globalnet.co.uk

Date:

11 Feb 2003

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06:44:59

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Good size club for big boats and black speed bumps jesse

Date:

10 Feb 2003

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08:58:02

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What a great club! A good mix of submarines and targets. CIG